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Lawmakers Question Where Oklahoma Lottery Revenue Goes
Oklahoma lawmakers press the Lottery Commission for details on how Oklahoma Lottery revenue is distributed to education programs.

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Jan 61 min read


988 Mental Health Crisis Line Faces Funding Shortfall
Oklahoma’s 988 mental health crisis line has handled tens of thousands of contacts, but federal funding ends this fall, shifting costs to the state.

mike33692
Dec 29, 20251 min read


Oklahoma Historical Society Budget Request Highlights Preservation Needs
The Oklahoma Historical Society budget request includes new funding to preserve thousands of historic artifacts, artworks, and state records.

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Dec 22, 20251 min read


Oklahoma Water Plan Shows $24 Billion Infrastructure Need
Oklahoma’s new comprehensive water plan identifies $24 billion in long-term infrastructure needs as lawmakers review budget requests from state agencies.

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Dec 17, 20251 min read


Oklahoma Juvenile Affairs Requests $11.8M Budget Increase
Oklahoma’s Office of Juvenile Affairs is requesting an $11.8 million budget increase, largely to address staffing, safety, and treatment needs at the Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center.

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Dec 16, 20252 min read


Oklahoma Lawmaker Renews Push for Pay Raise Vote Requirement
Rep. Rick West again proposes requiring voters to approve any future legislative pay raises. The plan targets transparency and accountability.

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Dec 10, 20252 min read


Oklahoma Mental Health Agency Seeks $79M Funding Boost
Oklahoma’s Mental Health Department seeks $79 million to rebuild services after budget cuts and major financial troubles.

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Oct 20, 20251 min read


Oklahoma Faces New Medicaid Work Rules and Added Costs
Oklahoma’s new Medicaid work requirements could affect tens of thousands of residents and cost $5.1 million in system upgrades and staffing.

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Oct 16, 20251 min read
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